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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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